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Which gland is most closely connected to the regulation of blood pressure?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which pancreatic hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells?
A
Pancreatic polypeptide
B
Somatostatin
C
Insulin
D
Glucagon
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Identify the function of each hormone listed in the problem. Pancreatic polypeptide is involved in regulating pancreatic secretion activities and has no direct role in glucose uptake.
Understand the role of somatostatin, which primarily inhibits the release of other hormones, including insulin and glucagon, but does not directly stimulate glucose uptake.
Recognize the function of glucagon, which is to increase blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver, rather than stimulating its uptake by cells.
Focus on insulin, which is the hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, particularly muscle and fat cells.
Conclude that insulin is the correct answer, as it directly stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells, helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
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